Approximately 30 individuals said prayers of thanksgiving for the release of Mahmoud Khalil Saturday afternoon, June 21, as another caravan of protestors rallied at the Central Louisiana ICE Processing Center in Jena. Khalil was ordered released by a federal judge and was seen exiting the Jena facil...

The annual Tri-City Poppers Fireworks Show will take place at the Olla Fairgrounds and Olla-Standard Elementary School at dark on Friday, July 4, with officials inviting everyone to come view the free public show.Each year, members of the Olla Volunteer Fire Department arrange and conduct the color ...

The LaSalle Parish Sheriff’s Office (LPSO) has a new narcotic detection dog, and her name is as unusual as her breed. For many years, the breed of choice for the sheriff’s office canines has been the Belgium Malinois, known for its outstanding detection abilities and criminal apprehension work. It’s...

Bankers from across the state participated in the fourth year of the Louisiana Tech University School of Banking, June 2-6, in Ruston. Presented by th...

As fireworks stands open across Louisiana for the 2025 Fourth of July season, the State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFM) is reminding residents to stay saf...

Nominations are now being accepted for farmers and ranchers to serve on local U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) county c...